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Behavior Help

Every dog can learn new tricks. Join one of our behavior help classes today and see the difference our expert training can make in your dog’s behavior.

Reactive Rover Workshop AG


Does your leashed dog lunge, bark or go crazy at the sight of other dogs when out for a walk? This 45 minute workshop will focus on the dog's “reactive” behavior and equip you with new strategies to manage it. While frightening and unpleasant, this behavior more often indicates excitement or fear rather than aggression. Frequently, it can be “the other end of the leash”  that inadvertently reinforces the behavior. The workshop will help you anticipate a reactive burst, and teach you and your dog calm alternative responses in order to recondition the reactive response. Reinforcement of basic commands are also incorporated. The workshop is limited to 6 dogs per session. The cost is $50. Payment required at registration. No discounts applicable.


Location: Strother Park, Arroyo Grande
Class Time: 09:00:00
Class Date: 10/14/2023 to 10/14/2023
Class Info: Please bring a lot of high value treats for your dog. NO retractable leashes or choke chains allowed. We recommend any type of head harness/gentle leader. Pre registration is required. Cost is $50. Payment is required at time of registration. 48 hr. cancellation notice for full refund. Please contact Good Dogma if you have any questions.
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Reactive Rover MB Workshop


Does your leashed dog lunge, bark or go crazy at the sight of other dogs when out for a walk? This 45-60 minute workshop will focus on the dog's “reactive” behavior and equip you with new strategies to manage it. While frightening and unpleasant, this behavior more often indicates excitement or fear rather than aggression. Frequently, it can be “the other end of the leash”  that inadvertently reinforces the behavior. The workshop will help you anticipate a reactive burst, and teach you and your dog calm alternative responses in order to recondition the reactive response. Reinforcement of basic commands are also incorporated. The workshop is limited to 5 dogs per session. The cost is $50. Payment required at time of registration. 48 hr. cancellation for refund. No Lemos discount applicable.


Location: Cloisters Park
Class Time: 12:00:00
Class Date: 10/14/2023 Class Info: Please bring a lot of high value treats for your dog. NO retractable leashes or choke chains allowed. We recommend any type of head harness/gentle leader. Pre registration is required. Cost is $50. Payment required at time of registration. 48hr. cancellation notice for refund. Please contact Good Dogma if you have any questions.
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“Drop in" Group Class


This class welcomes any fully vaccinated dog, Does your pup need to learn basic manners, obedience cues, socialization skills? Could you both use a training refresher? This class combines group activities and games to practice reinforcing behaviors like focus, wait and leave it. Environmental socialization incorporates other dogs, strangers and distractions. We will also assess inappropriate barking and jumping issues and determine ways to manage them. More serious behavior problems, such as aggression (with people or dogs) or fearfulness will not be discussed at length in class. These issues may call for more extensive work, likely requiring a home visit by a positive reinforcement trainer.


Location: Cloisters, Morro Bay
Class Time: 10:30:00
Class Date: 09/29/2023 Class Info:
  • $30 per drop in. Registration required for each attendance. Payment is due at time of registration. No discount applicable. Bring LOTS of high value treats, a 5-6' leash and a long (15-25') training line. NO retractable leashes or "choke" chains allowed. Rain cancels. Please check website for any updates the night before.

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4 week Los Osos Class


This class will demonstrate and teach basic commands, (e.g. come, stay, leave it). We introduce the practice of canine manners, including impulse control and walking nice on the leash. We will make use of props, play and positive socialization activities. Cost for class is $120 and is limited to 6 dogs. Payment is required at time of registration. Refund with 48 hour cancellation notice.


Location: 1981 Tapidero, Los Osos
Class Time: 17:30:00
Class Date: 09/12/2023 to 10/03/2023
Class Info: You will need a standard 5-6' leash and a long (15-20') training line Please no pinch collars, choke chains or retractable leashes. Bring a variety of high value treats for your dog!
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Group Training Walk Estero Bay


The Group Training Walk provides a balance of mental and physical exercise for you and your dog. The dynamic walk reinforces basic obedience commands and contributes to new learning in an active group setting. Bring a variety of high value treats for your pup! Cost is $35 per dog. Please no retractable leashes, choke chains or pinch collars. The walk will be cancelled for bad weather or if the minimum number of participants is not met. Contact Good Dogma if you have any questions. The group walk is kept to 6 dogs so be sure to register early.


Location: Estero Bay area
Class Info:   Meeting place September 14 is Los Osos Community Center. Rain cancels. Pre registration required. Payment is due at time of registration.  No retractable leashes or choke chains. Remember to bring a variety of high value treats for your pup!
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Lisa does a great job! My dog’s behavior has improved tremendously!

John and Lacy

I appreciated that you were always willing to work on individual problems. I was ready to give up on Gus.

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